Yippie-Yie -Yay It's a Riding Day

This is the first day that has really promised a hint of spring. I wish I could feel happier about the prospect of all the green coming, but somehow that color doesn't hold any charm today. My rascal winter is over and all I feel is a terrible sense of loss.

“My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land."

The next sound I'll hear is the starter button on my trusty 1300 VTX. It's been sitting there waiting for me, totally nonjudgmental, loyal, and true. I'm 2 days away from a 2 week stretch of freedom. I think I'll throw my tent and sleeping bag on the back and head south to see the redbuds bloom.